HIM Coding Specialist, Health Information Management

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs second level of coding review prior to billing. Audits documentation quality indicators such as Office of the Inspector Generals (OIG) fraud targets, PEPPER reports, HAC and other quality measures. Generates reports and reviews findings with Medical Staff, Administration, and other disciplines.

Associates Degree in Health Information Management required and RHIT certification (or eligible to sit for exam). CCS required.

Three to five years ICD-9CM and ICD-10, and CPT-4 coding experience. Excel spreadsheet, Access database and PowerPoint experience a plus.

• ICD-9CM, ICD-10 and CPT-4 coding
• Knowledge of encoder software
• Report writing skills
• Good interpersonal relationship skills
• Must be able to work independently
• Good problem-solving abilities
• Must be detail oriented
• Ability to relate to people and work closely with physicians as well as make decisions

The Valley Health System-Ridgewood

Day (United States of America)

• Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D (Full Time Employees)
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
• 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Valley Health Life Styles Fitness Center Membership Discount
• Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities

Joining Valley Health System means becoming part of a dedicated team that values the highest quality of care in a supportive environment. In our commitment to high performance and reliability, we encourage and recognize exceptional individual performance through our industry leading compensation practices including a starting salary and benefits in accordance with your role, experience, education, and licensure. Actual individual salaries vary depending on these factors.

The salary listed does not include other forms of compensation or benefits. Pay Range: $39.33 - $49.16 per hour.

Valley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws.

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